Date Available
5-28-2025
Year of Publication
2025
Document Type
Graduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
College
Graduate School
Department/School/Program
Public Administration
Faculty
Prof. Michael Childress
Committee Member
Dr. Ron Zimmer
Faculty
Dr. Taha Hameduddin
Abstract
There is significant research on high-growth firms (HGFs), though there is little research focusing on such businesses in Kentucky. By comparing Kentucky to two similar states that are economic competitors and in the context of the Kentucky Innovation Act of 2000, we find that Kentucky has a relatively fewer number of HGFs, even compared to itself at the time of the bill’s passage. Ultimately, we determined that there was a focus on high-tech firms in Kentucky that may be detrimental to the growth and success of HGFs in other industries; furthermore, it would serve the state to focus enhanced efforts on expanding the support available to entrepreneurs in these other sectors, both in a financial sense and in providing opportunities for mentors/mentees to connect through the use of networks and regional hubs.
Recommended Citation
Patrick, Ivanna; Arnold, Jordan; and Dunigan, Devin, "An Evaluation of Kentucky’s Policy Landscape and its Impacts on High-Growth Firms in the Commonwealth" (2025). MPA/MPP/MPFM Capstone Projects. 456.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/mpampp_etds/456
